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Celebrating 100 years
of CND presence
Sisters honoured for their contribution to community of
Holy Redeemer Parish
Sydney, Nova Scotia
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Holy Redeemer Church was packed on August 9th,
2002 as a special thanksgiving mass was held as part of the 100th
anniversary of the presence in the area of the Sisters of the
Congregation of Notre Dame. |
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Bishop Colin Campbell, of the Diocese of Antigonish,
said during the service: "This is a mass that each of us can
celebrate in a different way because the presence of the CND has
meant so many things to everyone." |
| The CND’s first arrived at Holy Redeemer Church
in 1902 to teach young parishioners. Over the past 10 decades, 180
sisters have lived and worked in Holy Redeemer Convent, some
spending upwards of 30 years there. |
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Local community,
Holy Redeemer Convent |
Sister Simone Abbass,
Local Leader |
| "The nuns helped us in so many aspects of
our lives and took a personal interest in us. They performed a very
special mission. Their influence is still strongly felt and their
good works live on. They’ve certainly served the parish well for
100 years."
The impact they had on the community over that time has not
been forgotten. I know the kind of work they did here and they’re
terrific," said parishioners reminiscing about their
experience with the CND’s.
May they continue happily on their journey of faith and
service.
Extracts from: Cape Breton Post, 2002-08-10 |
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